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Haro Strait

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Issued 04:00 AM PST 06 December 2025

Today Tonight and Sunday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind southwest 25 to 35 knots diminishing to southwest 15 to 25 this morning then becoming southwest 15 this afternoon. Wind backing to southeast 5 to 15 this evening then increasing to southeast 20 to 30 late overnight. Wind veering to southwest 20 to 30 near noon Sunday then diminishing to southwest 15 Sunday afternoon.

Showers ending near noon. Periods of rain Sunday.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PST 06 December 2025
Monday Wind southwest 15 knots increasing to southeast 15 to 25 in the afternoon then veering to southwest 20 to 30 late in the day.
Tuesday Wind southwest 15 knots backing to southeast 15.
Wednesday Wind southwest 20 to 30 knots diminishing to southwest 10 to 20.

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Gale warning in effect

Haro Strait

Issued 04:00 AM PST 06 December 2025

'Gale' force winds of 34 to 47 knots are occurring or expected to occur in this marine area. Watch for updated statements. Please refer to the latest marine forecasts for further details and continue to monitor the situation through Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.

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Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 4:00 AM PST 6 December 2025 Today Tonight and Sunday At 4:00 a.m. PST today quasi-stationary low located over the Gulf
of Alaska.

At 4:00 p.m. PST today trough located west of the offshore waters.
By 4:00 a.m. PST Sunday trough located from Haida Gwaii to Explorer.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:52 AM PST 6 December 2025 In the wake of a departing low, gale force westerly winds near Juan
de Fuca Strait will ease this morning.

A deep low over the Gulf of Alaska will continue to generate gale
force westerlies over the northern waters today.

The first of a series of troughs will move across the offshore waters
this evening. Ahead of the trough, southwesterly gales will develop
over central and northern waters tonight. These gales will continue
through Monday as the subsequent troughs move through the area.

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